soon tracked leader in 2nd, led at 5th, pressed after 2 out, pushed along and asserted before last, kept on well, comfortably
held up 4th, dropped to 8th and reminder after 6th, 6th after 8th, no impression in 5th after 3 out, mistake 2 out, dropped to moderate 6th, no extra
not fluent at 1st, raced in rear of mid-division, 7th after 8th, driven in 6th after 3 out, no impression, kept on one pace
in rear, 11th after 8th, 9th and no impression 3 out, never a factor
in rear, 9th after 8th, progress to 4th 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon 3rd and ridden, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
raced 5th, ridden in 6th after 4 out, no impression in 7th 3 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, dropped to 11th after 5th, 10th after 8th, no impression
soon led, 2nd at 5th, soon 3rd, dropped to 8th and ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out
soon settled 3rd, 2nd after 5th, driven after 3 out, challenged leader after 2 out, no impression winner before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, mistake at 1st, 8th after 8th, bad mistake at 9th and dropped to rear, bridle became dislodged, pulled up after 10th
mid-division, improved to 4th after 8th, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace
COLOUR SQUADRON appears to have frightened away much of the better opposition and his overall form over fences, including a second in the Grade 3 Byrne Group Handicap at Cheltenham, is far superior to these rivals. However, he's still a maiden after 13 starts over the bigger obstacles so caution is advised. Those with chasing experience have shown little, though Show And Go is the type to improve markedly, so it could be Full Cry, a maiden hurdle winner at Clonmel in May but always more likely to do better over fences, who provides the main threat. My Direction won three times over hurdles despite an excellent Flat pedigree so, if he takes to fences, he could go well.
Colour Squadron (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, closed up on inner from 4 out, no impression final furlong in 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 8, 15 3/4l behind Cailin Annamh (11-3) at Galway 2m 7f sft in Aug.
Diamondgeezer Luke (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, bad mistake 5 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
King Willie (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, some slight mistakes, a little keen and slight stumble after 4th, 8th halfway, not fluent 4 out and 3 out, no impression approaching straight, 8th of 15, 26 1/2l behind Killer Miller (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Off The Charts (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, dist behind Shantou Flyer (11-7) at Galway 2m 7f gd in Jul.
Railway Icon (IRE) 20-1 (12-1) Held up, slight mistake 1st and some slight mistakes after, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, 12th of 14, dist behind Na Trachtalai Abu (11-4) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
River of Time (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden into 4th before 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, at Galway 2m 7f gd in Jul.
Show And Go (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders early, lost place 7th, 5th and slight mistake 6 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, no impression next, soon no extra, 4th of 8, 24 1/4l behind Guitar Pete (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Twisted Psychology (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Disputed briefly early, soon chased leader, close up 7th, 3rd next, ridden in 6th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Guitar Pete (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Full Cry (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Prominent early, soon chased leader, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden 2 out, no extra in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, slight mistake last, 6th of 10, 13l behind Sandymount Duke (11-12) at Galway 2m 4f gd in Jul.
My Direction 18-1 (11-11) Soon raced in 6th, 5th and pushed along 3f out, dropped to moderate 8th 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 18, 29l behind Time To Inspire (11-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Dawn Flyer (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, mistake 5th, 7th and pushed along approaching straight, jumped left 2 out where left moderate 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 14 1/2l behind Gallant Tipp (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f gd in Aug.
